Mustang V6-232 3.8L VIN 3 TBI (1984)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Front
Fig. 1 Front suspension assembly
1.
Raise front of vehicle and place safety stands under jack pads located rearward of wheels, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
2.
Disconnect stabilizer bar link from lower control arm.
3.
Remove steering gear attaching bolts and position gear out of way.
4.
Using tool 3290-C, disconnect tie rod from spindle.
5.
Install spring compressor D78P-5310-A on 1981 models, or T82P-5310A on 1982---86 models and compress coil spring until it is free of the
spring seat. Ensure spring compressor is properly installed before compressing spring. Also ensure spring is sufficiently compressed to
permit removal of lower control arm pivot bolts.
6.
Remove two lower control arm pivot bolts, then disengage lower control arm and remove spring assembly, Fig. 1. Measure compressed length of
